The article discusses ways to deal with problems arising from inefficient use of water resources.
Water is one of the main natural systems of the Earth and occupies a special place for humanity.
Currently, the formation of water literacy is becoming one of the main problems of the country. The
purpose of this study is to study the social impact of school-educated students in the country in
order to identify their literacy related to water resources. The article analyzes the dynamics of water
consumption from 1900 to 2025, and the concept of water literacy is widely disclosed.
Recommendations have been developed on the formation of literacy in the consumption of water
resources, especially on providing the younger generation with water-related information within the
walls of the school. In conditions of water scarcity and increasing demand for water, it is
recommended to change values and habits that contribute to the sustainable management of
educational resources. Several effective ways of forming the right attitude to water resources and
literacy among the younger generation were analyzed. Foreign practices related to water literacy
were reviewed. Work was carried out with students from different regions of Kazakhstan on water
literacy, which they use in everyday life. The results of the study showed that students are not
sufficiently aware of the importance of water, the need to preserve it, and the consequences of a
shortage of clean water, which was found during the survey. Therefore, it has been proven that the
inclusion of topics related to water literacy in the school curriculum, especially the need to address
issues of water conservation, water resources protection, water purification and reuse, and the
importance of enhancing students' practical experience. These measures are important to ensure
clean water for future generations, as well as to maintain ecological balance.